In a significant move toward advancing indigenous next-generation telecommunications technology, the Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DoT), a leading R&D center under the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Government of India, has partnered with Silizium Circuits Pvt Ltd, a fabless semiconductor IP and SoC startup incubated under FABCI (Fabless Chip Design Incubator) at IIT Hyderabad. The collaboration focuses on the “Design and Development of LEO Satellite Components and GNSS RF Front End ASIC.” This initiative is supported by the Telecom Technology Development Fund (TTDF) scheme, a program by the DoT designed to empower Indian startups, academic institutions, and R&D entities in creating and commercializing innovative telecommunication solutions.
The project aligns with the TTDF’s goal of enabling affordable broadband and mobile services to bridge India’s digital divide. Silizium Circuits, with funding from the TTDF, aims to develop cutting-edge semiconductor solutions for Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite components. The focus is on addressing challenges like power efficiency, high-speed data transmission, and signal integrity to support advanced satellite communication infrastructure. Leveraging its expertise in analog, RF, and mixed-signal technologies, Silizium Circuits will contribute to building reliable, high-performance communication systems that serve both domestic and global markets. The project supports India’s vision of a self-reliant, future-ready satellite communication network, enhancing connectivity in urban and rural areas and advancing next-generation broadband services.
The agreement was formalized during a ceremony attended by key stakeholders, including Dr. Rajkumar Upadhyay, CEO of C-DoT; Rijin John, Co-Founder and CEO of Silizium Circuits; Dr. Pankaj Kumar Dalela; and Shikha Srivastava, Directors of C-DoT, along with senior DoT officials, Dr. Parag Agarwal, DDG (TTDF), and Vinod Kumar, DDG (SRI). Dr. Rajkumar Upadhyay emphasized the critical need for developing indigenous semiconductor chips for India’s communication requirements and highlighted C-DoT’s full support, including infrastructure, for the successful implementation of this project.
